US Fiscal Cliff: PIMCO's Post-Election Forecast
Following the Presidential election, the fiscal cliff outcome for the US may come as a surprise, according to predictions by bond manager PIMCO.
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Record High Yield Issuance for Income-Hungry Investors
Investors need income, and BB-rated companies (and below) are happy to oblige by issuing record levels of debt.
Inflation Hedging in the Age of QE-Infinity
Hint: Inflation-indexed bonds aren't the whole solution, says one top researcher.
Want Investment Freedom? Head to the Nordics
As the financial storm batters Europe, some regulators have eased investors’ pain while others have added to it, a research firm reports.
CalPERS Sues City of Compton Over Unpaid Contributions
California's state employee pension fund has taken action against one of the financially-floundering municipalities that owes the fund money.
Preqin: IPO Activity on the Uptick With PE, VC
IPO activity has picked up in October 2012, with 42 private equity and venture capital-backed companies currently in the IPO pipeline.
What to Ask of Your LDI Manager
It’s not just “set and forget” with LDI – regular updates are needed, consultants warn investors.
Norway Knocks Off Abu Dhabi as World’s Largest SWF
We have a fresh ranking of the 25 biggest sovereign funds worldwide, courtesy of the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute.
Ontario Teachers to Open Hong Kong Office
Canada’s third-largest retirement fund is planning to take advantage of Asia's economic boom with people on the ground.
Government Pins Infrastructure Hopes on Pensions
The UK needs infrastructure investment; its pension funds need long-term investment – the two could just be about to meet in the middle.
Report: Private Equity Outstrips Gains From Stocks, Bonds, Real Estate
According to one research firm, private equity has left other asset classes in the dust over the past 10 years.
The Global Portfolio (Yes, We Mean Everyone's)
Three top Dutch experts have traced global asset allocation for the last two decades, and calculated to world’s aggregate portfolio.
NAPF's Segars Takes European Pension Reins
The head of the UK’s pension fund association is set to take the helm of Europe’s representative body for the sector next week, aiCIO can reveal.
Norway SWF Enjoys Gains, Spurred by European Bond Exodus
The Government Pension Fund Global returned 4.7% in the third quarter of 2012.
UBS Advisor to Foundations: Risk Up or Wither
Private foundation CIOs can’t meet long-term goals by playing it safe, according to a top portfolio advisor for UBS.